Investigating the contribution of physician assistants to primary care in England: a mixed-methods study

National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) - Primary health care is changing as it responds to demographic shifts, technological changes and fiscal constraints. This, and predicted pressures on medical and nursing workforces, raises questions about staffing configurations. Physician assistants (PAs) are mid-level practitioners, trained in a medical model over 2 years at postgraduate level to work under a supervising doctor. A small number of general practices in England have employed PAs and this study aimed to investigate the contribution of PAs to the delivery of patient care. Report Summary NIHR abstract
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